Every Friday night on Twitter I host a tweetchat called #wineparty. It runs from 9-midnight-ish (eastern) and basically a bunch of us with priorities that keep us home on a Friday get together and tweet (and drink.) I started it because I could see a bunch of people tweeting that they were home, drinking on a Friday night and their tweet sounded like they thought it was a little bit pathetic.
Instead of feeling bad that we're parents and can't go out (the "priorities" are typically children) I wanted people to feel celebrate being a parent - with a glass of chablis - or, for those in the process of becoming a parent (i.e. pregnant) so I created the #wineparty hashtag to link everyone together. It's one of the best ways on Twitter to meet amazing people (and I'm not saying that to pat myself on the back.)
If you've never been to #wineparty, this is your invitation. Don't be shy.
A couple of weeks ago a company reached out to me to "sponsor" wineparty. To thank you for letting me talk about them during your "happy hour" I am giving away an iPad2.
To enter, read the post below this one and leave a comment.
(If you like the post, please consider adding me to your favorites and following me on facebook here.)
You can enter as many times as you like but please reenter my site between comments by clicking here: http://bo.lt/5h9qj
The winner will be announced Tuesday morning.
iPad! Woot!! Seriously though, I haven't participated in #wineparty enough, but I am so glad they're there when I am able to play along.
Posted by: Ashley @ Mama of All Trades | August 07, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Fantastic..and I already follow you everywhere, except when you are walking around the neighborhood..then I am just lurking!
Posted by: dar | August 07, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I love #wineparty. Haven't played along in awhile, though. I need to make time this week!
Posted by: Taylor | August 07, 2011 at 12:59 PM
I stalk you on Twitter and Facebook already. Heehee. Surprisingly been busy on Friday nights otherwise I would be hanging out at #wineparty a bit more often. You ladies are awesome!
Posted by: Kim @ CoffeePotChronicles | August 07, 2011 at 01:02 PM
I'd love to be entered to win!!!! and I'd love a glass of wine.
Posted by: Janice | August 07, 2011 at 01:02 PM
I want an ipad!! and a wineparty.
Posted by: Lynsey | August 07, 2011 at 01:03 PM
I signed up at every booth that was giving away and ipad and stood in the dumb box with the monopoly money twice. Nothing. Nada. Mama needs an ipad! Looking forward to #wineparty!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 07, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I'm a pathetic person that stays home on the weekends. well alright, my kids are grown and I have to work the weekends so I'm just too darn tired to party like a rock star. Help a struggling sister out and give me the iPad.
Posted by: Gwynne | August 07, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I follow you on facebook and your blog. I love you! And, I would love an iPad!
Posted by: Charlene Werth | August 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM
I love giveaways! Thanks! I also love #wineparty - I've met some of my favorite Twitter people there - starting with you, of course :)
Posted by: Dizzy | August 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Ha! I love wineparty and usually participate under another name. :)
Not sure I need an iPad, but I want one. :D
Posted by: Bones | August 07, 2011 at 01:13 PM
But...I don't like wine. I'd like an iPad with my beer or mixed drink instead please.
Posted by: D | August 07, 2011 at 01:15 PM
I'm just imagining how much easier it would be to #wineparty with an iPad. Fan.tastic.
Posted by: Ashley @ Mama of All Trades | August 07, 2011 at 01:22 PM
I manage a restaurant, so Friday nights I am always at work, but when I get home in the wee hours of the morning, I usually pour myself a nightcap and search the #wineparty timeline and see what you have been up to :)
I haven't read your blog but I adore your twitter, so I am off to catch up!
Posted by: Pam P | August 07, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Wow sponsored #wineparty ? that would be different! I'm gonna comment both posts just to be safe here - glad it's working now!
Posted by: Coffee Lovin' Mom | August 07, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I have no excuse. I'm 23, no kids yet, and I stay home on the weekends. I get up at five every morning to get ready for work... so I can't stay up late any more! It's sad! But it would be less sad if I did the #wineparty.
And if I won an iPad!
Posted by: Liz | August 07, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Love #wineparty, love iPads!
Posted by: Samantha D | August 07, 2011 at 01:32 PM
I wouldn't mind trying #wineparty one of these days...
Posted by: Rebecca | August 07, 2011 at 01:45 PM
As you know I already stalk you on Twitter and FB and LOVE your site!! Would love to join you for Wine Party to but that's usually Date Night for the hubby and I, and well, I know you'll understand why I don't give up that : )))))
Posted by: Wicked | August 07, 2011 at 01:46 PM
Yay iPads! Yay wine!!
Posted by: Rachel | August 07, 2011 at 01:52 PM
I follow your blog but I'm a little intimidated by twitter so I haven't joined in on all the #wine party fun yet.
Posted by: Bindswa | August 07, 2011 at 01:53 PM
Follow you and #wineparty, but haven't joined in much yet. Who wouldn't want to win an iPad though!?
Posted by: Justpureness | August 07, 2011 at 02:02 PM
I'm an avid #wineparty lurker. My laptop is slow, so I hardly, if ever, contribute. :/
Posted by: NicoleR | August 07, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I follow you on Twitter and FB AND via RunKeeper! I like to think that I run vicariously through you.
Posted by: Abbey P | August 07, 2011 at 02:03 PM
I did not know you had a FB page but you are now "like"d.
Posted by: Kate | August 07, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Follow you on Google Reader!
Posted by: Kanika | August 07, 2011 at 02:33 PM
I would love to win an iPad for the language apps for autistic children. I've been trying to save for one for my daughter, but as a single mom money's tight.
See you @ the next #wineparty !
Posted by: Rebecca | August 07, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Follow you on Google Reader and Twitter. I see your wine party and enjoy the hilarity from afar...
Here's to iPads! They rock.
Posted by: sherilee | August 07, 2011 at 02:46 PM
iPad2???!!! I never ever thought I would write on anything but good old paper. Chances are, I could get addicted to the iPad. A new pet. Checking out the Wine Party next. You all make me laugh.
Posted by: Jeannie B | August 07, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Me again. (feeling my way around Twitter & assorted links) I also print using a letterpress and an old typewriter. How cool would it be to also have an iPad2? Ha! Sublime to Ridiculous. (Ridiculously cool, that is.)
Posted by: Jeannie B | August 07, 2011 at 03:00 PM
With an iPad, I might de-lurk at #wineparty!
Posted by: Janice | August 07, 2011 at 03:13 PM
#wineparty lurker each Friday night and would love to win an iPad!
Posted by: Molly J | August 07, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Cool
Posted by: Katie | August 07, 2011 at 03:53 PM
I think I managed not to post a minute ago. But I keep thinking that at various places, only to find out I posted just fine. However. I love your blog. I yearn to have enough to say to get thrown into twitter jail, and I instead lurk on #wineparty. Love it.
Posted by: Jessie | August 07, 2011 at 03:55 PM
WOOT WOOT - and iPad 2? I found your blog thru Pioneer Woman!
Posted by: Jane M | August 07, 2011 at 04:12 PM
I take the #wineparty with me where ever I go on Friday nights (and due to the time difference I normally start at work).
Posted by: MLIRobinson | August 07, 2011 at 05:07 PM
I keep you as one of my favorites already and have you on Twitter. I will definitely have to check out #wineparty one of these days!
Posted by: Sandy | August 07, 2011 at 05:35 PM
is it pathetic that I usually stay home on Friday nights and I don't have children?! An iPad would make it feel less so...love Qwineparty- even though I am usually still @ work when you start (PST) love the blog!
Posted by: kelly | August 07, 2011 at 06:22 PM
I accessed your site for the ipad give away. Found out what the wine party was all about. I'll have to join in one of the parties soon. Thank you for following my tweets.
Posted by: Cjsrecipe | August 07, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Have lurked #wineparty a few times and love the hilarity!! I follow you on googlereader and soon will on facebook
Posted by: Candie ODell | August 07, 2011 at 06:47 PM
I would love to win the ipad & give it to my son. He has cerebral palsy & it is difficult for him to communicate verbally. I heard there is an app for special needs communication...the world would open up for him in so many ways.
Posted by: Carolyn | August 07, 2011 at 07:22 PM
OMG want.
Posted by: Mrs. MidAtlantic | August 07, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Yay for the giveaway!
Posted by: Robyn | August 07, 2011 at 07:43 PM
I love your blog! I started following after the Bloggies and unlike some others, I keep coming back to yours! Thanks for sharing!
I'll have to join the wine party one night soon
Posted by: Jamie C | August 07, 2011 at 08:13 PM
An iPad would be cool. You'd think that a "techy dad" like me would have four of them, but sadly you'd be wrong. Just can't justify the expense at the moment. But winning one? That'd be cool!
Posted by: TechyDad | August 07, 2011 at 08:28 PM
i would love to win :-)
Posted by: Cassandra B | August 07, 2011 at 09:25 PM
I want one! Ipad not boob job. I think I posted my comment in the wrong section but oh well!
Posted by: Belle | August 07, 2011 at 09:44 PM
#wineparty is often the best part of my week! Love 'ya Kit! xo
Posted by: Pattyodonnell | August 07, 2011 at 09:47 PM
I always read your posts, although I don't think I have left a comment before..not sure. At any rate, I don't have children at home anymore, but I love to drink wine. Would an Old Gal be welcome at #wineparty?
I would love to have an iPad. And, yes, I would be proud to add you to my Blogroll. Actually, I'm kind of embarrassed that you had to ask, since I read Blogging Dangerously as soon as your reminder appears in my mailbox daily!
Old Gal
Posted by: Old_gal | August 07, 2011 at 09:58 PM
#wineparty is the highlight of the week for the wife and I. You're a God-send Kit. Thanks!! :)
Posted by: Nick | August 07, 2011 at 10:00 PM